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Cheesy Baked Potato
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Cheesy Twice-Baked Potatoes

These easy twice baked potatoes are creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor. Fluffy potato filling is mixed with sour cream, cheese, and chives, then baked again until golden and crisp on top perfect as a comforting side or crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 4 medium russet potatoes
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar + mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp chives chopped
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil

Instructions

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat oven to 425F degrees.
  • Wash and dry potatoes. Coat potatoes in oil and puncture with a fork all over. Season with salt. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let sit for five minutes.
  • Cut off the tops of the potatoes and spoon out all of the potatoes into a large bowl. Mash potatoes with a masher until smooth. Add in butter, milk, 1/2 cup cheese and seasonings. Mix together until combined.
  • Spoon mixture back into the hollow potatoes. Smooth with the back of the spoon. Top with the remaining cheese and bake for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and top with black pepper and chives. Serve and enjoy!